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Point-of-care ultrasound in emergency department : a case report of acute dyspnea during pregnancy
Marissiaux L. , Gensburger M. , Tromba A. , Duysinx B. , Meunier P. , D’Orio V. , Ghuysen A.
Rev Med Liege 2016, 71(7-8),349-355Abstract : On the basis of the case report of a pregnant woman with acute pleuritis, this article describes the diagnostic modalities of dyspnea during pregnancy. The utility and effectiveness of bedside ultrasound examination by the emergency physician («POCUS») are reviewed in view of recent literature data. The ultrasound in this case is considered to be the extension of physical examination aiming at providing answers with immediate clinical relevance.
